Tawa South

NZDep 1
Pop 3,435Median age 39Wellington City

Tawa South is a small suburb in Wellington with a population of 3,435 and a median age of 39. Median personal income is $56K per year. The main ethnic groups are European, Asian, Māori.

Median weekly rent in Tawa South is $630 (630 houses, 600 units). This represents approximately 59% of median weekly personal income.

Livability indicators for Tawa South: NZDep decile 1 (low deprivation (affluent)).

In 2026, Tawa South recorded 0 building approvals (0 houses, 0 units), up 0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rent Affordability59% Stretched
DeprivationDecile 1 Low
Development+0% Steady
RENTAL MARKET
Median Rent /wk$630
House Rent /wk$630
Unit Rent /wk$600
Rent-to-Income58.8%
Lodgements27
1/10/2025
DEMOGRAPHICS
Population3,435
Median Age39
Household Size
Personal Income$56K/yr
Household Income
ETHNICITY
European67.6%
Asian15.7%
Māori9.2%
Pacific Peoples6.0%
MELAA1.5%
TOP INDUSTRIES
Public Administration and Safety405
Professional, Scientific and Technical276
Education and Training168
LIVABILITY (NZDep 2023)
Deprivation Decile1/10
NZDep Score901
Low deprivation — among the least deprived areas in NZ.
DEVELOPMENT
Approvals (2026)0
YoY Change+0%
Data: Stats NZ Census 2023 · MBIE · MoE · NZDep2023